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Unlocking personal and professional success hinges on one fundamental concept: the growth mindset. Coined by psychologist Carol Dweck, the idea of a growth mindset asserts that our abilities and ...

How you see growth and change can dictate how successful you will be in life, how you navigate challenging situations, and whether or not you have the ability to pivot when necessary. And it all comes ...

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Picture this: A seasoned leader is at the helm of a rapidly growing tech startup. She's faced with a formidable challenge — her once small team is now a bustling crowd of new hires, each with unique ...

Her five “luxury levers”—Entice, Invite, Excite, Delight, and Ignite—show how small, intentional acts of care can transform ...

Imagine unlocking the secret to achieving personal and professional success simply by shifting your thoughts. This simple yet captivating concept has garnered widespread attention as individuals, ...

In the words of Carol Dweck, “Becoming is better than being.” As novice sixth grade math and English teachers, we’ve learned to approach our mid-year benchmark assessments not as final judgments but ...

I was introduced to a book called Education of a CEO by Bill Yeargin. One specific section got my attention, and it’s something, whether we know it or not, we wrestle with every day – A Growth Mindset ...

If you want to learn to paint, you might take a class and spend time practicing and honing your skills. Even though your first painting might not be all you hoped for, you feel that if you keep ...